Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Abraham

Father of nations

Hebrew

Alaric

Noble, regal ruler

German

Albert

Noble, bright, famous

German

Alexander

Defender of man

Greek

Alfred

Elf or magical counsel

English

Andrew

Manly and powerful

Greek

Angelo

Messenger of God

Italian

Anthony

Unknown meaning

Latin

Antonio

Unknown meaning

Italian

Archibald

Genuine, bold, brave

German

Atticus

From Attica

Latin

Augustine

Great, magnificient

Latin

Augustus

Great, magnificient

Latin

Barnabas

Son of consolation

Spanish

Benedict

Blessed

Latin

Benjamin

A favorite son

Hebrew

Bennett

Blessed

English

Bertram

Bright, famous raven

German

Blake

Black or pale

English

Byron

At the byres or barn

English

Calvin

Hairless one

English

Camden

Valley

English

Carlisle

Fort at Luguvalium

English

Carlton

Free peasant settlement

English

Caspian

White

English

Charles

Free man

German

Christopher

Bearing Christ

English

Cillian

Bright-headed

Irish

Clark

Cleric

English

Claude

Lame

Latin

Clement

Merciful

Latin

Clifford

Cliff-side ford

English

Clinton

Fenced settlement

English

Colin

Cub

English

Conrad

Brave, bold ruler or counsel

German

Constantine

Constant, steadfast

Latin

Corbin

Raven

English

Cornelius

Horn

Latin

Cornell

Place name

French

Damon

One who tames, subdues

Greek

Daniel

God is My Judge

Hebrew

Dante

Enduring

Latin

Declan

Full of goodness

Irish

Demetrius

Follower of Demeter

Greek

Desmond

From South Munster

Irish

Dominic

Of the Lord

Latin

Edgar

Wealthy spear

English

Edmund

Wealthy protector

English

Eduardo

Wealthy guard

Spanish

Edward

Wealthy guard

English

Edwin

Wealthy friend

English

Elliot

My God is Yahweh

English

Emmett

Universal

English

Evander

Good man

Greek

Everett

Brave boar

English

Ezekiel

God will strengthen

Hebrew

Ezra

Help

Hebrew

Fabian

Bean farmer

Latin

Ferdinand

Bold voyager

German

Finnegan

Fair

Irish

Forrest

Woodsman; woods

French

Francis

Frenchman; free man

Latin

Franklin

Free landholder

English

Frederick

Peaceful ruler

German

Gabriel

God is my strength

Hebrew

Garrett

Spear rule

English

George

Farmer

Greek

Gianni

God is gracious

Italian

Gideon

Tree cutter

Hebrew

Giovanni

God is gracious

Italian

Graham

Gravelled homestead

English

Grant

Great

English

Gregory

Watchful

Greek

Griffin

Strong in faith

Welsh

Harmon

Soldier

German

Hayes

Hedged area

English

Hector

Steadfast

Greek

Henry

Home ruler

English

Hudson

Son of Hudd

English

Hugh

Soul, mind, intellect

German

Idris

Fiery leader; prophet

Welsh

Ignatius

“The ardent one,” from the Latin ignire, to set on fire.

Latin

Ira

Full-grown; watchful

Hebrew

Irving

Green or fresh water

Gaelic

Isaac

He will laugh

Hebrew

James

Supplanter

English

Jasper

Treasurer

English

Jefferson

Son of Jeffrey

English

Jeffrey

Peaceful territory

German

Joel

Yahweh is God

Hebrew

John

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jonathan

God has given

Hebrew

Joseph

Jehovah will increase

Hebrew

Julian

Young at heart

Latin

Kendrick

Bold power

English

Kenneth

Handsome

Scottish

Knox

Round hill

English

Langston

Long stone

English

Laurent

From Laurentum

Latin

Lawrence

From Laurentum

Latin

Ledger

Speared tribe

English

Leland

Plowed land

English

Leon

Lion

Greek

Leonardo

Brave lion

Italian

Leopold

Brave people

German

Lionel

Lion

Latin

Lorenzo

Laurel

Italian

Louis

Famous warrior

French

Lucas

From Lucania

Latin

Luther

Soldier of the people

German

Malcolm

Devotee of Saint Columba

Scottish

Marcus

Dedicated to Mars

Latin

Marshall

Caretaker of horses

English

Martin

Of Mars

Latin

Mateo

Gift of God

Spanish

Maurice

Dark-skinned, Moorish

Latin

Maximilian

Greatest

Latin

Michael

Who is Like God?

Hebrew

Miles

Soldier

Latin

Montgomery

Gomeric's hill

French

Nathaniel

God has given

Hebrew

Nazir

Observant, spectator. Alternate spelling: Naazir.

Arabic

Neil

Champion

Scottish

Nicolas

Victory of the people

Greek

Nigel

Champion

Spanish

Octavius

Eighth

Latin

Oliver

Olive tree

English

Omar

Flourishing life

Arabic

Oscar

Friend of deer

Gaelic

Oswald

God's power

German

Otis

Wealth; son of Otto

German

Otto

Wealth

German

Owen

Noble born

Welsh

Patrick

Nobleman

Latin

Peter

Stone

Greek

Phillip

Horse lover

Greek

Phineas

Oracle

Hebrew

Preston

Priest's town

English

Quentin

Fifth

Latin

Quincy

Estate of the fifth son

French

Randall

Wolf shield

German

Raphael

Healing God

Hebrew

Raymond

Protector

English

Reginald

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Richard

Brave ruler

German

Robert

Bright fame

German

Roger

Famous spearman

German

Roman

One from Rome

Latin

Ronald

Ruler's counselor

Scandinavian

Royce

“Roy’s son,” from Roy and ce, here regarded as “son.”

German

Rupert

A variant form of Robert.

German

Russell

Little red

English

Samuel

Name of God

Hebrew

Santiago

Saint James

Spanish

Sebastian

Venerable or honorable

Greek

Spencer

Dispenser of provisions

English

Stefan

A Russian form of Stephen.

Scandinavian

Sullivan

Dark eyed

Irish

Terrance

Smooth

Latin

Theodore

God's gift

Greek

Thomas

Twin

Greek

Thurston

Thor's stone

English

Timothy

Honoring God

Greek

Tobias

God is good

Hebrew

Topher

Bearing Christ

Greek

Tristan

Sadness

Welsh

Tucker

Cloth softener

English

Ulysses

"One who hates.” The Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, from the Greek odyssomai, I hate.

Latin

Valentino

Strong, healthy

Latin

Vaughn

Little

Welsh

Vernon

Alder grove

French

Vicente

Prevailing

Latin

Victor

Champion

Latin

Vincent

Conquer

Latin

Vincenzo

Prevailing

Latin

Walker

Fuller of cloth

English

Wallace

Welshman

French

Walter

Commander of the army

German

Warren

Game preserve

English

Watson

Son of Walter

English

Webster

Weaver

English

Wells

Wells

English

Wesley

Western meadow

English

Wilbur

Bright will

German

Willem

Will helmet, protection

German

William

A willing protector

German

Xavier

New house

Spanish

Yosef

God will increase

Hebrew

Zachariah

The Lord recalled

Hebrew

Sophisticated boy names are beloved by parents for their polish and poise. They’re upscale on the ear and right at home in a courtroom or boardroom, setting your son up for a lifetime of success. It doesn’t hurt that they’re absolutely adorable on a little one, either. We’ve gathered all sorts of sophisticated sweethearts on our full list, but we’ve also handpicked some standouts from it to discuss in detail.

Some of today’s most popular picks are sophisticated boy names. The Top 10 darlings Henry, William, and Theodore are certainly polished. The Greek Sebastian is another common cutie with a refined air. Meaning “honorable,” he can be softened with nicknames like Seb and Bastian. The Spanish sweetheart Mateo is another popular pick with polish. A variant of Matthew, he means “gift of God.” Check out Maximilian and Alexander for more popular sophisticated picks.

Lovers of rare monikers are still in luck, as many sophisticated boy names remain unique. Frederick is a favorite, as this “peace-loving ruler” is chockful of awesome nicknames, including Fred, Freddie, and Ricky. Francis is another awesome pick, meaning “the free.” He has the adorable Frankie and Frank nicknames too. Desmond offers Irish roots. Meaning “from South Munster,” he’s recognizable yet ranks down in the 300s on the charts. See Carlisle, Stefan, and Valentino for more unique monikers with a fancy side.

Classics are favorites in naming for most parents. These monikers never go out of style, making classic, sophisticated boy names some of the best, most beloved options. A prime example is James. This crisp English pick means “supplanter” and is one of today’s most popular picks, though he’s held high rankings on the charts for generations. He’s also super popular as a middle name. Anthony also shares such a long popularity. He’s of Latin origin, though his exact meaning is unknown. Sometimes shortened to Tony, he can also remain whole without much fuss. Other classic choices with a sophisticated side include John, Joseph, and Andrew.

Get to know more sophisticated boy names on our extended list.